Overview

• On July 3, AG Rob Bonta released a formal opinion concluding daily fantasy sports platforms qualify as illegal sports wagering under Penal Code 337a.
• A Sacramento Superior Court judge refused to block the opinion and clarified it carries no force of law without legislative action.
• Leading operators including FanDuel, DraftKings and Underdog say they will continue offering contests and plan legal challenges on grounds that their games are skill-based.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom disagreed with the opinion and called for a collaborative process with stakeholders to develop a regulatory framework.
• Tribal gaming groups and state lawmakers signal they will pursue legislation to resolve the legal gray area around online fantasy sports.